Tag: surgery
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Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated: Parents Approach Future with Cautious Hope
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable medical feat, 13-month-old twins, Caleb and Jonah, who were conjoined at the head, have been successfully separated after an extensive 16-hour surgery. The procedure was conducted by Dr. James Goodrich at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, as reported by various news outlets. Their mother, Sarah, took to social…
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Can Texting Alleviate Pain? A Surprising Study
Get Pregnant Fast We all have that friend who rolls their eyes at our smartphone habits, but a recent study has given me a new reason to defend my texting habits, especially before surgery. According to research published in the Pain Medicine journal, individuals who sent texts right before undergoing anesthesia required fewer painkillers post-surgery.…
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To Parents in the Hospital Waiting Room: You Will Overcome This
Get Pregnant Fast I noticed you today, sitting anxiously in the waiting room. You were cradling your child, doing your best to maintain an encouraging smile to keep your little one calm. I watched as you were called repeatedly: “Please fill out these forms.” “Do you have any questions?” “Let’s check your child’s vitals.” “It’s…